All You Need to Know About Northern Territory, Australia

Australia’s Northern Territory is fast-becoming a tourist hotspot. Located in the north central part of the country, Northern Territory is closer to Indonesia than it is to popular cities on the continent. The region is often referred to as the Top End, Red Centre and Outback, the region extends from Uluru and Alice Springs to Darwin, the capital city. Known for its striking landscape, the region is rooted in indigenous Aboriginal history and coexists with British and Asian influences. From food to fun, Northern Territory is delightfully unique and a refreshing alternative that takes you off the beaten path. Here is all you need to know about Northern Territory, Australia.

What To Do Here

The experiences to be had in the vast Northern Territory are full of adventure and awesomeness. From the spiritual site of the 350-metre high monolith rock of Uluru (Ayer’s Rock) and red kangaroo spotting in Alice Springs to setting off on a trek on the Larapinta Trail and exploring the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, a holiday in Northern Territory is about revelling in the outdoors. Absolute essential must-dos in the Northern Territory are visiting national parks like Litchfield National Park and West MacDonnell National Park along with discovering Darwin and Tiwi Islands.

Best Time To Visit Northern Territory

The weather pattern in Northern Territory comprises a wet summer and dry winter. The summer months span November to April while the winter months span May to October. Though the summer monsoons bring with it heat and humidity, the rainfall changes the scenic landscape dramatically with rivers in full flow, gushing waterfalls and shades of green all across. However, visiting Northern Territory in the winter is preferred owing to tolerable temperatures that make being outdoors more comfortable.

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Getting There And Around

Easily accessible by air from cities like Alice Springs and Darwin, Northern Territory has convenient flight connectivity from more touristy Australian cities like Sydney and Melbourne. Once in the region, road transportation is the ideal way to get around and options include renting a self-drive 4x4 vehicle and exploring Northern Territory at your own pace or following a fixed itinerary planned by a travel company. An advantage of choosing to go with a travel company eases the stress of planning the logistics.

Where To Stay

Despite its remoteness, the bigger cities like Alice Springs and Darwin have some of the most luxurious hotels in addition to cosy budget stays. Some options include Mercure Alice Springs Resort, Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, Double Tree by Hilton Darwin and Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront. Accommodation in and around the national parks and outback come by way of safari camps, wildlife lodges and eco-friendly resorts. If you really want to be one with nature, there are several campgrounds that offer tented accommodation.

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